Syria likely deployed chemical weapon in 2018, finds new investigation
An investigation by global chemical weapons watchdog Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has found strong evidence that…
09 Apr 2021
Swarm technology the primary driver for C-UAS development: Poll
A swarm of unmanned aerial system (UAS) is a disruptive technology whose high communication and co-ordination ability could advance several commercial and military functions but pose a global security risk…
09 Apr 2021
US Air Force announces release of its new mission statement
The US Air Force (USAF) has unveiled its new mission statement, ‘To fly, fight, and win ... airpower anytime, anywhere’. The service’s previous statement was ‘To fly, fight and win…
07 Apr 2021
Poll suggests macroeconomic impact of COVID-19 will affect western defence spending beyond 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as a new global threat, significant enough to make countries prioritise their budgets for the health crisis over military threats. Verdict has conducted a poll…
23 Mar 2021
Will the COVID-19 crisis impact investment in C-UAS systems? Poll finds mixed views
Investment in research, development, and procurement of counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) systems is projected to rise globally in the coming years due to the surge in drone threats. Verdict has…
23 Mar 2021
Directed energy weapons likely to receive the highest investment among C-UAS interdiction methods: Poll
Countering the threat of unauthorised unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)/unmanned aerial systems (UAS) involves detection, tracking and interdiction processes that are key to neutralising hostile drones and ensuring safety. Verdict has…
17 Mar 2021
Unmanned combat air vehicles primary driver for global C-UAS development: Poll
The proliferation of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) has led to a demand surge for counter-UAS (C-UAS) technologies. The demand is expected to rise further as global security forces focus on…